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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.54, 2,687.97 and 1,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.54, 2,687.97 and 1,060.94 is: 1,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.54 : 2,687.97 = 1,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.54/2,687.97 = 1,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.54x = 2,687.97 × 1,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.54x = 2,851,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,774.89/1,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.69

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